KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Bluejay Men's Basketball returns to action on Saturday for their final contest of the 2024-25 campaign as they hit the road and head east to take on Avila University. The two programs have met once this season already. The Bluejays hosted the Eagles in Hillsboro back on December 14^th in what proved to be a thrilling contest, one that ultimately went Avila's way, 80-70.
 
Last Time Out
 

• Fell to Bethel on the road in North Newton on Wednesday, 91-81
• Kalep Crane led the team in scoring with 30 points
• Crane also led the Bluejays on the glass with 11 rebounds
• Zach Hiebert led the team with two steals
• Kam Kaniper recorded one block
• Hayden Lucas's quick thinking led to seven points in just two minutes for the Sophomore, shooting a perfect 3-3 from the field

 
Last Time Against the Eagles
 

• Met in Hillsboro back on December 14^th
• Lost in a heartbreaker, 80-70
• Kalep Crane led the Bluejays with 26 points
• Xavier Kahube led the Eagles with 19 points

 
Scouting the Eagles
 

• 10-16 on the season
• 7-14 in KCAC action
• Xavier Kahube currently leads the team in scoring, averaging 18.0 points per game
• Kahube is currently shooting 54.8% from the field to lead the team in FG%
• Coming off a win over York at home on Wednesday, 82-69
• Kahube led the Eagles in scoring with 24

 
Outlook
 
The Bluejays should have a solid chance at knocking off Avila in Kansas City on Saturday, despite some key options being out with injuries. Kalep Crane continues to be a problem for opposing defenses and it seems like he won't be stopping anytime soon. Joao Pereira has made the most of his minutes over the last few games and underclassmen such as Hayden Lucas and Brett Buckingham continue to step up and prove themselves as viable options as reinforcements.
 
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Tabor College is a Christ-centered institution located in Hillsboro, Kansas. The Bluejays are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and compete in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).